On top of the Qian Family Hall.
Dongfang Yuan and Zhonglou sat on the hall.
Qian Jiuchou and several high-ranking elders of the Qian Family also sat here.
They saw Zhonglou's unfamiliar face and asked for his name.
Dongfang Yuan told them that Zhonglou is a worshipper of the Heavenly Evolution Dynasty.
Qian Jiuchou and the others couldn't discern Zhonglou's cultivation, but based on his identity as a worshipper of the Heavenly Evolution Dynasty, they knew he must be a powerful expert.
Therefore, the Qian Family members showed their respect to him.
"Lord Qian, is Xinrou coming?" Dongfang Yuan asked.
"Hahaha."
"Yuanhuang, please be patient. I have already informed my daughter to come. Please wait a moment," Qian Jiuchou said with an understanding expression, smiling.
"I am not in a hurry."
"Since Xinrou hasn't arrived yet, there is something I want to ask Lord Qian about, regarding the Sun and Moon Treasure," Dongfang Yuan said directly.
When the Qian Family members heard about the Sun and Moon Treasure, their expressions became serious.
Qian Jiuchou sincerely said, "I suppose, Yuanhuang, you have obtained one of the Sun and Moon Keys from Feng Mobai's hands."
"That's right."
"Not only that, through soul searching, I have also learned many things about the Sun and Moon Treasure."
"However, Feng Mobai knows the specific route to the treasure in the ruins, but he doesn't know the location of the ruins."
"It requires the combination of two Sun and Moon Keys for the location of the ruins to manifest."
"And unless there are any surprises, I believe the other Sun and Moon Key should be in Lord Qian's hands," Dongfang Yuan said.
From Feng Mobai's soul memory, he learned about the preciousness of this Sun and Moon Treasure. Even a Heavenly Venerable Realm expert would be tempted, let alone a Semi-Saint or a true Saint Realm powerhouse.
And to obtain the Sun and Moon Treasure, one needs to combine two Sun and Moon Keys to reveal the location of the ruins.
Then, on the night of the full moon, the ruins will appear, and with the two Sun and Moon Keys, one can open the ruins and obtain the Sun and Moon Treasure.
"That's right."
"The other Sun and Moon Key is indeed in my possession," Qian Jiuchou admitted directly.
Dongfang Yuan smiled and said, "Lord Qian, since that's the case, there is less than two months left until the next full moon."
"In that case, I wonder if Lord Qian is willing to join forces with our Heavenly Evolution Dynasty for a win-win situation?"
"Fifty-fifty, how about it?"
Qian Jiuchou felt delighted upon hearing this.
He thought Dongfang Yuan would try to forcefully occupy it with his strength, but he unexpectedly proposed a fifty-fifty split.
"Naturally, it's possible."
"Yuanhuang's willingness to share this Sun and Moon Treasure with my Qian Family is our Qian Family's fortune!" Qian Jiuchou readily agreed.
Then, Dongfang Yuan and Qian Jiuchou each took out a Sun and Moon Key and combined the two keys together.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, the combination of the two keys emitted a golden light, forming an image in the air of the hall.
Looking at the appearance of the image, it seemed to be a mountain range.
"It's the Beixing Mountain Range!"
One of the Qian Family elders immediately recognized the place and exclaimed.
"The Beixing Mountain Range..."
Dongfang Yuan had also heard of this place. The Beixing Mountain Range is an extremely vast mountain range in the Northern Domain.
Because it is close to the Ten Thousand Beast Forest, there are also some powerful beasts active inside.
After knowing the location of the ruins, Dongfang Yuan had a clear idea in his mind, and both of them retrieved their keys.
Next, all we need to do is wait for the night of the full moon.
And coincidentally, at this moment, Qian Xinrou also walked in.
"Father."
"Your Majesty."
Qian Xinrou entered the hall and bowed to Qian Jiuchou and Dongfang Yuan.
"No need for formalities, Xinrou."
"Come, sit here."
Dongfang Yuan waved his hand, and Qian Xinrou sat down next to him.
"Qian Patriarch, this time when I return to the palace, I plan to take Xinrou with me."
"Is there any problem?" Dongfang Yuan immediately said.
"No problem!"
"Naturally, there is no problem!"
"My daughter is fortunate to be favored by Your Majesty. It is the blessing of her and our Qian family," Qian Jiuchou said with a smile.
The senior members of the Qian family also smiled and echoed.
"Hahaha, yes."
"The union of Your Majesty and Xinrou is truly a perfect match."
"Your Majesty, Xinrou is a girl we have watched grow up."
"Although she is a bit slow in cultivation, her mind is very sharp."
"All those rumors outside, none of them are true."
"When Your Majesty spends more time with Xinrou, you will understand how intelligent she is."
Some of the elders of the Qian family also spoke up to help explain the rumors and gossip about Qian Xinrou.
Dongfang Yuan didn't care about those words in the first place. At this moment, he suddenly held Qian Xinrou's hand, touched her fair and tender skin, and said to those elders, "So it seems that I have found a treasure."
"Hahaha."
The Qian family members smiled at each other.
Blushing, Qian Xinrou couldn't help but show a hint of redness on her beautiful face. She spoke gently, "Your Majesty, you flatter me. I am just an ordinary woman. Please don't look down on me."
"Xinrou."
"You are wrong."
"In this world, men and women are the same. Women also have ambitions."
"I have never underestimated anyone based on their gender," Dongfang Yuan naturally said.
His words were directly aimed at Qian Xinrou's heart, making her feel a sense of fondness towards Dongfang Yuan.
...
In the end, after a short discussion in the hall, Qian Jiuchou spoke up and asked Qian Xinrou to take Dongfang Yuan for a walk in the Qian family mansion to get familiar with it.
The implied meaning was clear.
They intended to directly make the two of them a couple in the Qian family, skipping all the formalities.
Qian Jiuchou had inquired about it.
Currently, Dongfang Yuan had not formally taken a concubine.
If Xinrou were to be the first to bear his child, once the child was born, the Qian family would also rise to prominence.
Qian Xinrou naturally understood her father's intention, so she did not refuse.
She took Dongfang Yuan to stroll around the Qian family's backyard.
Dongfang Yuan held Qian Xinrou's hand all the way and after walking for a while, he said, "It's already dark now. Let me escort you back to your room to rest."
Qian Xinrou pursed her lips and hesitated at first.
She didn't expect things to progress so quickly.
To be honest, although she had a premonition, she wasn't mentally prepared yet.
But after much hesitation, she didn't know if it was a sudden impulse or something else, she said, "Alright, then I'll trouble Your Majesty."